Adam 'Nolly' Getgood Introduces His Bare Knuckle Signature Humbucker Set: The PolyPaf
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Bare Knuckle Polypaf vs DiMarzio Mo' Joe
Bare Knuckle Polypaf
bridge humbucker
91 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Mo' Joe
humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Bare Knuckle Polypaf | DiMarzio Mo' Joe |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.3k | 9.76k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.90 H (measured, 1 reading) | 5.16 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)Each maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 6 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 7 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | bridge humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, tight lows | vintage output |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
93
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
92
each against its maker's average
Mids
95
each against its maker's average
Bass
64
each against its maker's average
Videos
Bare Knuckle Polypaf
Bare Knuckle PolyPaf | Demo by James Phillips
DiMarzio Mo' Joe
Joe Satriani demos the Satch Track Neck & Mo’ Joe Pickups
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Mo' Joe
“Physically, the Mo’ Joe feels very much like the modern DiMarzio standard: clean build quality, tight bobbin alignment, smooth legwork, and consistent winding.”
“The lows stay punchy, the mids remain broad and vocal, and the highs cut clearly without becoming harsh.”